LOTUS POND
A land where reflection and knowledge pool together.
>Daydream Museum< portal exhibition entrance facade. This is the holding facility for the arcane artifacts and creations which have materialized from the Daydream Universe.
Entrance to the devotee library constructed to house a cabalistic fresco. Certain objects from the >Daydream Universe< require special rooms to house and display.
Surrounding the documentation deity devotee fresco are bookshelves containing knowledge from the >Daydream Universe< and beyond.
The back doorway leads to the deity portrait observation courtyard. The painting, guarded by two knowledge lions, radiates its powerful energy across the space with a bridge across the lotus pond guides attendees towards it.
Documentation Deity Portrait stone frame structure. Both stone frames, within and around the painting, blend Hindu elements.
DEITY OF DOCUMENTATION PORTRAIT
Acrylic on Wood Board 18”x24”
This portrait reflects on the evolving nature of how we seek and value knowledge in an age dominated by instant access and digital convenience. While artificial intelligence and search engines offer immediate answers, the work invites viewers to consider the slower, more contemplative pursuit of understanding through literature, reflection, and sacred inquiry.
Set within the Jiagia Universe, the painting depicts a Deity of Documentation, whose message is engraved on a stone stele:
“What we choose to preserve, question, and imagine becomes the foundation for every future.”
Through layered symbolism and narrative depth, the piece honors the sacredness of learning and the quiet joy of intellectual exploration. It serves as both a caution and a celebration. Reminding us that while technology accelerates access, the essence of wisdom lies in patience, curiosity, and reverence.
The Knowledge Guardian Lions stand watch over the observation courtyard. Rather than the traditional Foo-lions holding a ball or cub, they grasp a scroll and crown, symbols of wisdom & authority. Research suggests they may function like Arhats or saints, each representing mastery over a specific realm of knowledge or problem.
Owl benches flank the entrance to the courtyard. Across many cultures, owls symbolize wisdom and learning, offering visitors a place to read and reflect.
Along the steps leading to the Deity, devotees place offerings and burn incense as acts of reverence. Visible here are several incense holders, including one crafted in the shape of a lotus.
Special Thanks
To start, we would like give a special thank our sound design partner Leon who has helped us bring the sounds from the Daydream Universe alive. You have opened our eyes to the limitless possibilities and power that audio can have on us.
We would also like specially thank Isaiah Trevino for helping bring our Daydream Universe concepts into a tangible environment.
Finally, as a team, we want to thank YOU, dear viewer. Your passion is what inspires us and continuously fuels this project. Our goal is to create a space where we can all explore the infinite universes that exist within us.